Thursday, August 12, 2010

Sky Watch Friday!

Time to share your skies, the beauty over your world, the clouds, the colors! Sky Watch is hosted each week by Klaus and the Sky Watch team of Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me. Join us and the many people from all over the world who share theirs with us each week! Click on the icon and sign up today!



Beautiful weather has returned to Seattle with lots of sunshine, blue skies and warm temps, and there are always the wonderful, breathtaking clouds to decorate the view from our deck!



"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything."
— Mark Twain



"Education: the path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty."
— Mark Twain



"If you want love and abundance in your life, give it away."
— Mark Twain



"Nature knows no indecencies; man invents them."
— Mark Twain



"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns."
— Mark Twain
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65 comments:

  1. annalarssonphotographyAugust 12, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Lovley shots, Sylvia!
    Just love the last of'em.

    Have a great day!
    Anna

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  2. EG CameraGirlAugust 12, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Oh! Your skies are beauties, Sylvia. I especially love the rays in the second and the uniqueness of the last.

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  3. CarolAugust 12, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    You do capture beautiful sky shots from your deck, Sylvia! I like them all esp the second with the rays. The Mark Twain quotes are so good....

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  4. clairzAugust 12, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    They are all wonderful, but I especially like the first two photos with the swirlies and the beams. Happy Skywatching!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    These are gorgeous. And the quotes are excellent. Very beautiful. :).

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  6. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    You said my photos were superb, but yours are the ones that are SUPERB! WoW! Wonderful shots!!!

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  7. DaniAugust 12, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    wow..those rays are magnificent. Love all the shots. And great words as always.

    Hugs,
    Dani

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  8. MridulaAugust 12, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    The first two pictures,particularly the second one is quite stunning.

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  9. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.August 12, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Hi Sylvia,
    fantastica la 2° fotografia !!!
    Ciao :-))

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  10. Pietro BrosioAugust 12, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Hello Sylvia! All wonderful images, I enjoy them a lot! I find the first quote by Mark Twain so funny!!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Great skies again and that sunset silhouette is gorgeous! Have a great weekend, Sylvia.

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  12. Kim, USAAugust 12, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Wow Sylvia those sky are so pretty. You take this kind of shots really nice. Thanks for sharing and happy Friday!

    SkyWatchFriday

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  13. NessaAugust 12, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    The clouds are so exciting in these shots.

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  14. UnknownAugust 12, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Beautiful skies, wise quotes and lovely new banner.
    Have a great day Sylvia.
    Costas

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  15. CarverAugust 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    These are all gorgeous. I particularly love the deep blue in the first shot and the lighting in the last one.

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  16. SteffiAugust 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Great photos of different skies,Sylvia!Love it.Have a nice weekend!

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  17. Pearl MapleAugust 12, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Pretty views of the sky from your place, do like the photo with the suns rays peeking through. Thanks for sharing with Sky Watch Friday.

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  18. My name is RietAugust 12, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia.Have a good weekend

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  19. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Great quotes - and very uplifting photos. Those rays are just gorgeous.

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  20. Photo CacheAugust 12, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    this selection is especially gorgeous. i particularly love the spray of rays on the second image.

    www.ewok1993.wordpress.com

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  21. Quiet PathsAugust 12, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Creative clouds in that sky over your way! They have it goin' on! Love the Twain quotes.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    You captured some great skies! Hope your skies are just as wonderful in the week end!
    Jossie

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  23. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsAugust 12, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Some beautiful patterns in the white clouds and love that magical burst of light in the second photo!

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  24. JTG (Misalyn)August 12, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Stunning captures my dear. I particularly like the second image. Thanks for sharing those thought provoking thought too.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  25. nonizamboniAugust 12, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    I'm very happy to see the clouds wooshing into your area. Blue skies ahead--enjoy your weekend!

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  26. Beverley BairdAugust 12, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    What gorgeous skies! The first looks like a surfer could catch the wave!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  27. eileeninmdAugust 12, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Wow, what cool looking cloud formations. I lov ethe first two shots. Great photos, Sylvia! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  28. jooAugust 12, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    I love the quotes - so wise and true! Obviously I also love your photos :)
    Hapy weekend to you!
    Hugs:)

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  29. pennyAugust 12, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Sylvia, Its wonderful that your clear skies have returned so bright and beautiful. Your skies over Seattle look fantastic.

    Have a lovely weekend ;)

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  30. Linda ReederAugust 12, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    I loved the foggy morning to get work done in the yard, followed by the blue sky afternoon for sitting around.

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  31. DAugust 12, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Sylvia, beautiful photos and wonderful words. We enjoyed lovely skies in your state earlier in the week. Have a great weekend.

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  32. AlAugust 12, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Hi Sylvia, what beautiful series of the sky! I love the second picture it looks like eyelashes to me hahaha.

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  33. Chubskulit RoseAugust 12, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    I love the second shot Sylvia!

    My skyshots

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  34. AlAugust 12, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Great skies, Sylvia. That first one looks like a crashing wave. Mark Twain certainly has a lot of interesting (and true) things to say - I need to start reading him as my education has been lacking in that regard.

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  35. RajeshAugust 12, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Fantastic captures. Those white cloud formations in the blue sky are fantastic.

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  36. magiceyeAugust 12, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    brilliant captures and superb quotes!

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  37. Regina August 12, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Splendid skies Sylvia.
    Happy SWF.

    Regards.
    Regina

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  38. HildredAugust 12, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Beautiful photos and love the Twain quotes, Sylvia.

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  39. SandyCarlsonAugust 12, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    These are dreamy and wondeful, Sylvia. Twain is what the doctor ordered. Thank you for the words, too.

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  40. SheyAugust 12, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    I never tire of watching those swirling & cottony clouds. Lovely! :)

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  41. JimAugust 12, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    I especially like the effects in the first two.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  42. http://graceolsson.com/blogAugust 12, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    the first is something like wave..marvelous
    congrats
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2010/08/sweden-x-scotland-3x0/

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  43. dianasfaria.comAugust 12, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Your first Mark Twain quote has been a long time favorite of mine Sylvia.
    & your skies are AWESOME!

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  44. CarlettaAugust 12, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    That first shot definitely looks like the clouds are sweeping in! :)
    The rays you captured in the second - glorious!
    Have a wonderful weekend Sylvia filled with blue skies!

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  45. lotusleafAugust 12, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Hello Sylvia! Lovely skies in your campoing site! Fantastic pictures.

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  46. IngridAugust 13, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    Beautiful skies again ! I have a nice selection too, we went to the airshow in Eastbourne, it was the 1st day and the clouds were just gorgeous. I enjoy my stay very much, only the weather could be a little better.

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  47. Louis la VacheAugust 13, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Wow, Sylvia, you posted some beauties here!

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  48. KayAugust 13, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    Wow! What fabulous skies, Sylvia! Have a terrific weekend! I can't believe it's already Friday!

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  49. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 13, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    I like the second photo best. What are those lines radiating upwards.

    What medium does your friend work on? Blue paper and white colour pencil or is it a computer drawing.

    Been teaching my students to do animation, and soem of them are quite good.

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  50. OmanAugust 13, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    awesome sky pics. on a clear day, you can really see forever :)

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  51. AnonymousAugust 13, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    These are all great sky shots, Sylvia.
    The second one is my favourite with those wonderful rays of light.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  52. LVAugust 13, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Between you and Mark Twain, you gave us a wonderful sky feature today.

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  53. PatAugust 13, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Fantastic sky-and-cloud shots, Sylvia. I especially like the second one of sunbeams radiating up and out from the clouds.

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  54. IndraniAugust 13, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    Great series of shots. Love the views captured.

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  55. tinyskilletAugust 13, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    Stunning shots! What more can I say? Beautiful! Gorgeous!

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  56. HalcyonAugust 13, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    The light in the second photo is fantastic! You always have such nice skies to show us.

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  57. Rosie Nixon FluertyAugust 13, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I love that 2nd photo in particular Sylvia with the little rays of sunshine leaching out through the clouds. :) Rosie

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  58. TaniaAugust 13, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    Great shots Sylvia! I love nr 2! So wonderful light.
    Wish you a nice weekend:-)

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  59. JanieAugust 13, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    More delicious Mark Twain wit and wisdom, and all of your skies are delicious, too.

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  60. Yogi♪♪♪August 13, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Those first few cloud shots are breathtaking.

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  61. GeorgeAugust 13, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Thanks for another beautiful series of sky photos.

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  62. ArijaAugust 13, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    All your shots are great, they really tell me what your micro-climate is up to.

    Love your new camping header. Hope you still get to go camping with really superb sunny weather while your summer lasts.

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  63. AnonymousAugust 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Great photos, Sylvia. Same sky, but different views. I think that's what makes the sky, and skywatch, so perfect.

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  64. Joe ToddAugust 14, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Really like the second and last photo

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  65. LinneaAugust 17, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    I'm a little late getting back to your skies. What a variety you found! Enjoy the warm sunshine this week.

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